The 10 best 10% ABV beers to drink before October's over

October is almost over, and so too has your tolerance for pumpkin beer come & gone. But the glory of high-ABV beers lives on all season long, so to honor the 10th month -- with its early sunsets, blustery winds, and extremely tasteful Halloween costumes -- we had our barkeeping buddy Brandon Underwood from The Ordinary pick 10 of his favorite brews that clock in between 9.5-10.5% ABV.

We know, we know -- it's a bit late. But lighten up, 'cause these large-format heavy hitters pack the booze content to keep you toasty as the nights grow even longer. Get after it below, and be sure to tell us which 10-percenters you love in the comments!

Bracia rich dark ale (10%)

"This strong ale is made with lots of chestnut honey sourced from Italy, and it pours out dark & sexy. [It's] elegant, smooth, and bursting with chocolate, nuts, and dark fruits. The perfect bittersweet beer."

Etrusca ancient ale (9.3%)

"This beer doesn't break 9.5% but deserves to be recognized, because it's freakin' delicious. It pulls from old-school beer ingredients -- including hazelnuts & raisins -- and is fermented in big clay pots. The alcohol is hidden by nuts and acidity. It is the most delicious beer of my year. Buy this stuff if you see it!"

Ten FIDY imperial stout (10.5%)

"This is the only canned beer on this list. It looks like motor oil being poured into the glass... so brooding with blackness and low carbonation. Every time I pour one I hear the growling of a metal band's lead singer 'BREEEEEEEEE!' [Ed. note: no idea.] The beer is deep coffee, fruits, and chocolate. It'll smooth out the edges."

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Abt 12 quadrupel (10%)

"Fact: the damned Belgians and their monks make great strong beers. This one is a bit sweeter than others on this list, but has tons of malty flavor & spice to lift any of the richness. The aroma is crazy complex and changes as the beer is open."

Boy King imperial IPA (9.7%)

"A very small brewery in Charleston makes this well-balanced imperial IPA a few times a year. It goes to very few places in Charleston, and the rest can be enjoyed at the brewery. The aroma & flavor is so fresh and vibrant. [It's] a perfect sweet spot of resinous, malty, and clean."

Dave Infante is a senior writer for Thrillist Food & Drink, and wishes he was smart enough to bring a 10% ABV beer to the beach. Follow @dinfontay on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat.